What’s special about Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering?

The best way to answer this question is by asking those we have served.

Here are a few testimonials from our customers (and one from our team):

“I have used other caterers who, despite what I requested, did things their way. When I host a special event, I want a gorgeous assortment of foods laid out in beautiful way, in keeping with my theme. Jacquie’s team listened to my specific requests, checked back with me every step of the way, and provided a stunning event that tasted every bit as good as it looked.”

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“I work for Jacquie, and see how her meals and parties are prepared from the ‘ground, up.’ She uses local sources for vegetables, herbs and meats. The food she prepares is as natural, sustainable and organic as possible. For instance, meats come from Smoking Goose, This Old Farm, or Gunthorp Farms. Even the coffee is organic. Our preparation is impeccable. I see it close up, every day.”

                  - Anonymous, Catering Staff

“It was important to me to have a gluten free menu that didn’t taste like cardboard. I was thrilled with the breads and pastries on my menu. They were every bit as delicious as they looked.”

 “I wanted to throw an engagement party for my daughter that was elegant and different. Jacquie’s Catering was up to the task. Her presentation was lovely, from the crystal bowls to the silver trays of appetizers, linen, flowers and candles. The food was amazing -- the hors d’ouevres were delicious, the shrimp was fresh, the sauces were divine, and the pastries just melted in your mouth.”

- Janet, Zionsville

“The service was as impeccable as the food. My guests were treated very politely and my home was in perfect condition when Jacquie’s team left.”

- Carrie, Indianapolis

 

 

 

What a lovely spring couples shower!

 We enjoyed being a part of this lovely April Couples Shower. Held on a crisp Spring Saturday evening at 7:00 pm in the Carmel home of the bride’s parents, the setting was intimate and the mood, festive.

Held for just over fifty guests, we began the evening with a charcuterie display of local meats and cheeses beside the open bar. We paired the display with fig jam, spiced nuts, flatbreads and herbed buttermilk biscuits. Easy to eat, and a nice compliment to wine or beer.

As the evening progressed, so did our hors d’ouevres menu. To accommodate every taste, we prepared roasted vegetables with tarragon and arugula dip as well as beef tenderloin cocktail sandwiches with horseradish cream sauce.

There were also bourbon glazed chicken skewers in a chafing dish, and crab cake sliders with chipotle aioli.

Our hosts wanted something for everyone, with enough variety so guests could come back and sample different food items. There was also enough “heavier” hors d’ouevres to make a meal from if need be.

 We wish this couple and their friends and families a very sweet and happy marriage!

 

 

 

 

 

What are Sustainable Foods (and why should you Care)?

Sustainable means “conserving an ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources” (source: Google.com). In the catering business, this means promoting healthy farming and environmental practices such as the use of fewer resources. Many brides and corporate event planners are looking for sustainable options when planning their Indianapolis wedding or special event. Here at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering and Finley Creek Vineyards, we have an eye on sustainability. We offer many options when it comes to planning our events, either at Finley Creek or another Indianapolis venue.

Our Outdoor Setting

One of the reasons we decided to open our own venue for catering at Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering was to become more sustainable. At Finley Creek Vineyards, we can host your event outdoors in our garden area to make it green, and the sun can provide all the natural lighting you’ll need. Even our indoor venue, a refurbished Zionsville barn space, boasts plenty of natural lighting. Another way to conserve would be to have your wedding and reception all at one location, to save on fuel emissions. Dining by candlelight and using farm-to-table flowers or potted plants instead of off-season varieties are other ways you can stay sustainable with the setting of your wedding or special event.

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An outdoor wedding with covered, tented seating allows you to conserve energy and have a certain ambiance, while protecting guests from the elements.

 

Farm-to-Table Food Sources

You should care where your food comes from, especially when planning a special event. Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering has established partnerships with several local farms throughout the Indiana area, where we can source the freshest meats, eggs, cheeses, produce and other food for our clients’ catered meals. Using in-season and local food sources means you’ll be able to serve the freshest food that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. From pasture-raised to organic and non-GMO, we have just about any option you would consider, and we can help you select the best menu to accommodate your needs. Some of our local sustainability partners include Fischer Farms, Gunthrop Farms, This Old Farm, Traders Point Creamery and Goose the Market.

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One of our Indianapolis catered appetizer tables with locally-sourced meats and cheeses

 

For more information about how to make your Indianapolis wedding, corporate event or fundraiser more sustainable, contact Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering at 317.283.2776.